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Augustus Henry Glover MURRAY

Regimental number3476
Place of birthStanley Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine driver
AddressStanley, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinSister, Mrs Elsie Deacon, North Molton, Tasmania
Enlistment date5 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name6th Field Company Engineers
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/25/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 24 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'During the period under review this W.O. has carried out his duties at all times in an exemplary manner, often under the most difficult conditions. His devotion to duty, his energy and keenness, have set a splendid example to the N.C.O's and men of the Company, and have been of great assistance in maintaining the efficiency of the unit.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 May 1960
Place of burialCornelian Bay Cemetery

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